Carnegie Museum Of Natural History Announces Sensory Friendly Saturdays

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PITTSBURGH (KDKA) -- There's now a quieter way to experience one of Pittsburgh's great museums.

The Carnegie Museum of Natural History is launching "Sensory Friendly Saturday."

The dates include:

The museum will open 90 minutes earlier for families with children on the autism spectrum, or who just want a more controlled environment.

The hours for Sensory Friendly Saturdays are 8:30 a.m. to 10 a.m.

Ticket prices are $9.95 for adults, $7.50 for adults 65 and over, and $5.95 for students and children 3 to 18. Children under 2 are free.

Museum officials ask that you register in advance. To do so, visit the museum's website at this link.